Escapolita Wernerita
Escapolita is a mineral with formula (Na,Ca)₄(AlSi₃O₈)₃(Cl,CO₃,SO₄), in the Silicatos (Tectosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Badakhshan, Afganistán.
Description
Well-terminated natural crystal, 40 grams, translucent yellow color.
History of this specimen
Notable red fluorescence, well-formed crystal.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0525
- Internal reference
- X0071
- Composition
- (Na,Ca)₄(AlSi₃O₈)₃(Cl,CO₃,SO₄)
- Name
- Escapolita
- Variety
- Wernerita
- Group
- Silicatos (Tectosilicatos)
- Province
- Badakhshan
- Country
- Afganistán
- Size (cm)
- 6.1 x 5.8 x 5
- Weight
- 40 g
- Etymology
- From the Greek 'skapso' (rod) and 'lithos' (stone), because of the shape of its crystals. 'Wernerite' is a synonym in honor of A. G. Werner.
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable